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South Asia

Why the U.S. and UK Should Sanction Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighters?

October 1, 2021 GDC 0

On-going violence in Afghanistan has raised demands to sanction Pakistan for its support of the Afghan Taliban. Countries, which want a stable Afghanistan and believe in human values, must consider the option of such sanctions […]

Air Platform

Pakistan’s JF-17 Fighters Faces Serious Maintenance Issues with Its Structure and Engines

September 30, 2021 GDC 0

Pakistan will not replace the JF-17’s Russian-made Klimov/Sarkisov RD-93 power plant with a new Chinese engine in the foreseeable future despite Chinese reports to the contrary, IHS Jane’s Defense Weekly reveals. The Pakistan Air Force […]

Air Platform

Iraq Plans to Buy 12 JF-17 Block III

September 27, 2021 GDC 0

ISLAMABAD (GDC) – The Iraqi government is planning to acquire 12 JF-17A Block III fighters from Pakistan and has reportedly set aside more than $600 million in funding for the purchase of the said aircraft, […]

Air Platform

Argentina Ditches MiG-35, Opt-in For JF-17 Block III

September 20, 2021 GDC 0

Argentina has rejected Russia’s offer to buy MiG-35, instead Argentina intends to purchase 12 JF-17 Block III fighters from Pakistan according to a draft budget presented to the nations congress. The Government of Argentina has […]

Air Platform

JF-17 Thunder Block-III Will Surpass Capability Of Tejas MK2

July 25, 2021 GDC 0

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Air Platform

Why is China buying the J-10 instead of the JF-17?

July 8, 2021 GDC 0

FC-1 Xialong, more appropriately known as JF-17 is a joint creation of the Pakistani Aeronautical Complex (PAC) and Chengdu Corporation of China. China bought the J-10 over the JF-17 because the J-10 is much faster, […]

Air Platform

Analysis: JF-17 Thunder fighter or CAC FC-1 Xiaolong jets

July 7, 2021 GDC 0

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Africa

Nigeria Inducts JF-17 Thunder Fighter Jets

May 21, 2021 GDC 0

The Pakistan Aeronautical Complex Kamra formally handed over three JF-17 Thunder aircraft to the Nigerian Air Force during a ceremony held at Nigerian Air Force base Makudri to mark the 57th anniversary of the Nigerian […]

Air Platform

Assessing Light Combat Aircraft Options for Malaysia

April 2, 2021 GDC 0

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Africa

CAC-PAC JF-17 Thunder Jets Ready for Delivery to Nigeria

November 20, 2020 GDC 0

Pakistan-made JF-17 Thunder Block II jets have been spotted in Nigerian Air Force (NAF) paint scheme indicating that they could be headed to Abuja to keep up with a November 2020 delivery schedule. Images appearing […]

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  • Sudan Considers Purchasing J-10C After Purchasing FTC-200G Light Attack Aircraft

    December 22, 2022 0
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  • Ukrainian Counter Strikes Forced Russian Retreats From So Called ‘Proclaimed Donetsk’

    October 2, 2022 0
    Russian forces have retreated from the city of Lyman in the region of Donetsk after Ukrainian forces launched strikes. Ukrainian troops are advancing in parts of DonbasDateDecember 31, 2022Why Putin Doesn’t Care About 100,000 Dead [...]
  • Ukrainian Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicles Destroying Russian T-90 Proryv Tanks

    January 15, 2024 0
    Ukrainian troops successfully destroyed a modern Russian T-90M “Proryv” tank using two Bradley fighting vehicles. Ukraine captured the Russian T-90M main battle tank in a daring raidDateJuly 14, 2024Russian T-90M Proryv-3 Tank Blew Up In [...]
  • DefExpo 2020: Thales exhibits digital transformation and security solutions for defense forces

    February 9, 2020 0
    Lucknow, India- On February 5th, as DefExpo India 2020 is inaugurated in Lucknow, Thales will be welcoming visitors to its stand R17 in Hall 3. With a presence spanning more than six decades in the country, Thales [...]
  • RNLN air-defence frigates to receive new 127/64 LW guns

    April 29, 2020 0
    The Dutch MoD’s Defence Materiel Organisation (DMO) formally announced the contract award to Leonardo on 21 April. The 127/64 LW guns will be retrofitted to the four LCF frigates during scheduled maintenance periods, with the [...]
  • Advancing Drones Industry of Turkey

    May 14, 2020 0
    When compared to major players, Turkey’s defense sector might not look that impressive, and yet it has been delivering of late. According to the 2019 report on arms transfer published by Stockholm based SIPRI, Ankara’s [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

China’s AVIC Unveils America’s V-BAT Copycat Drone.

February 22, 2026 0

China’s AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group has officially presented a new vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) unmanned aerial vehicle known as the Yunying (Cloud Shadow in Chinese), a tail-sitter drone featuring a ducted-fan design closely […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Japan to manufacture long-range precision fire artillery rocket.

February 21, 2026 0

As Japan increases the range of its munitions to counter regional threats, the ability to launch them from different systems to maximize flexibility is becoming an important factor in deciding which weapons to field. While […]

Americas

U.S. Army Purchases Top-attack Terrain-shapping XM204 Munitions.

February 18, 2026 0

The U.S. Army has approved an Urgent Materiel Release for the XM204 top-attack terrain-shaping munition, accelerating its deployment to Europe, according to service information published January 12, 2026. The move reflects growing concern about near-peer […]

Europe

Ukraine unveils latest 2S22 Bohdana 155mm self-propelled howitzer.

February 11, 2026 0

Ukraine’s defense industry displayed the latest version of its 2S22 Bohdana 155 mm self-propelled howitzer at the World Defense Show 2026 in Saudi Arabia. The debut signals Ukraine’s push to position a combat-proven artillery system […]

Africa

Turkey and Egypt Sign Major Defense Cooperation Agreement on 155mm Ammo and Missile Production.

February 8, 2026 0

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Europe

Aselsan and Excalibur jointly produced Korkut air defense system.

February 7, 2026 0

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  • Europe

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  • Air Platform

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  • Europe

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  • East Asia and Pacific Region

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  • Land Platform

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  • Europe

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  • Anti-air Missiles

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  • C4iSR

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  • Europe

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  • Defense Industry

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  • Europe

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  • Europe

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  • C4iSR

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